Kingston Prospectus - Study Group

Welfare and supportThe course modules“thoroughly prepare you for yourstudies at Kingston University.”Ali Akbar Zahid Shaikh, PakistanInternational Foundation Year, progressing toSoftware Engineering BSc (Hons)Kingston University will provideyou with the best opportunitiesto develop both your life andcareer skills. Here’s how we’llhelp you to reach your fullpotential.Learning Resources Centres (libraries)The University has four Learning ResourcesCentres (LRCs), one on each campus, whichprovide access to a total of 368,598 books,158,000 e-books, 31,511 DVDs and audiovisualmaterial, 73,000 e-journals and 1,000 printedjournals. The main LRCs are open 24-hoursa day during term-time and have over 3,000student facing PCs.Academic supportAll our students are allocated a personal tutorwho will provide guidance with general aspectsof learning. Under our peer-assisted learningscheme, undergraduate students can alsoreceive help and advice from more experiencedstudents. Postgraduate students are able to usethe facilities at our Graduate Centres – dedicatedspaces on each campus, ideal for private study,meetings or computer use.Innovative teaching methodsAs well as traditional teaching methods, such aslectures, seminars, tutorials, lab and studio work,we use a range of innovative teachingand assessment methods.Depending on your degree course, these include:• an electronic voting system at Kingston Hill;or• video, online and poster presentationassessments.Online learningStudySpace is our online learning tool thathelps you study by giving you online accessto teaching resources, including lecture notes,presentations and discussion boards. You canaccess StudySpace 24-hours a day from anyinternet-enabled computer.English language support during yourdegree programmeWe offer free English language coursesthroughout the academic year to help youdevelop confidence in your English languageskills and, in particular, to help improve youracademic English.Find out moreKingston Language Scheme: www.kingston.ac.uk/klsEnglish language development: www.kingston.ac.uk/eldpFacilities and resources: www.kingston.ac.uk/facilitiesLearn another languageStudying another language could widen yourcareer options and deepen your understandingof other cultures. At Kingston University, allstudents can learn another language as part of,or in addition to, their course. We currently offerprogrammes in Arabic, French, German, Italian,Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese.Help finding part-time workJobShop is the University’s online resource ofgraduate and part-time jobs. It lists hundredsof part-time vacancies in London and the localarea to help you find a job if you would like toearn some extra money while you are studyingon an undergraduate degree course.Further support servicesSupport for students with disabilitiesand dyslexiawww.kingston.ac.uk/disabilitywww.kingston.ac.uk/dyslexiaHealth and counselling serviceswww.kingston.ac.uk/healthReligious support for all faithswww.kingston.ac.uk/chaplaincyGeneral support for internationalstudentswww.kingston.ac.uk/internationalsupport26 27